Dekalb Aruna Run
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Event Overview
The DeKalb Aruna Run is a running and walking event supporting the Aruna Project. The event takes place at Christ Community Church, DeKalb Campus, at 2350 Pride Avenue in DeKalb, Illinois.
Distances & Registration
The event offers the following race categories:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1-Mile Run/Walk
- 1 Mile Kid's Run/Walk (for children 12 and under)
- Virtual Run/Walk option
Registration fees for participants aged 13 and over for the 1-Mile and 5K start at $37. A virtual option is available for participants who cannot attend in person. Registration for children 12 and under for the 1-Mile Kids' Run/Walk is $25. Registration includes a race bib, an Aruna sticker, and a race t-shirt if registered by April 13th.
Schedule & Logistics
- Date: The event takes place on May 2, 2026.
- Start Location: The runs start on Pride Avenue.
- Packet Pickup: Participants can pick up their race bib and items at advance times on April 30 and May 1, or on the morning of the event starting at 7:30 a.m.
- Parking: Parking is available at DeKalb High School (501 W. Dresser Rd.) and Katz Park (393 W Dresser Rd.).
- Course: The courses are described as fully paved for accessibility.
- Time Limit: The race has a 1.5-hour time limit.
- Other Activities: A Toddler Trot activity will take place and kids' activities will be available.
Awards
Awards are given for the 1-Mile and 5K races. Top male and female finishers in each race receive an Aruna Dopp Kit Bag and a gift card. Medals are awarded to the first, second, and third place male and female finishers. First place finishers in various age-group categories receive certificates. A "Turtle Award" is given to the last finisher within the time limit.
Cause & Fundraising
The event is a fundraiser for the Aruna Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating freedom for survivors of human trafficking. 100% of registration fees go to this cause. Participants can form teams and fundraise individually, with incentives like Aruna gift cards for team size and fundraising goals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
